Big Trout

The Big Trout is a 10-metre-high fibreglass model in Adaminaby, New South Wales, Australia, a popular fishing spot for trout.^[1] Built in 1973 by local artist and fisherman, Andy Lomnici, the Big Trout is part of more than 1075 Big Things located throughout Australia.^[2] Originally conceived by Leigh Stewart, the Snowy Mountains Authority assisted with funding, and work on the trout started in 1971.^[3]

Big Trout
Designer	Andy Lomnici
Completion date	14 January 1980 (1980-01-14)
Medium	Fibreglass over steel and mesh
Subject	Trout
Dimensions	10 m (33 ft) tall
Weight	2.5 tonnes (2 long tons; 3 short tons)
Location	Adaminaby, New South Wales, Australia

Construction

Andy Lomnici used a frozen trout as a guide, and built the final work in fibreglass over mesh and a steel frame. The completed Big Trout stands at 10 metres (33 ft) and weighs 2.5 tonnes (2 long tons; 3 short tons). The scales were produced by covering the work in mesh, adding a final layer of fiberglass, and then removing the mesh before it set.^[3]

In 2007, the trout was repainted and restored and in 2012 the work was refurbished to celebrate the centenary of the Snowy River Shire.^[1][4]

See also

• New South Wales portal

• Australia's big things
• List of world's largest roadside attractions